HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-14-2022 Council Work Session Minutes CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
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1 CITY OF LINO LAKES
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4 DATE : February 14,2022
5 TIME STARTED : 6:00 p.m.
6 TIME ENDED : 6:20 p.m.
7 MEMBERS PRESENT : Councilmember Stoesz, Lyden,Ruhland,
8 Cavegn and Mayor Rafferty
9 MEMBERS ABSENT
10 Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Human Resources and
11 Communications Manager Meg Sawyer; City Planner Katie Larsen; City Engineer Diane
12 Hankee; Director of Public Safety John Swenson; City Clerk Julie Bartell.
13 1. Review Regular Agenda—
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15 Item 1G - Councilmember Ruhland noted the closing hour of 10:00 p.m, Mon-Thurs;
16 what determined that? Ms. Cotton noted that currently there is an attempt to keep the
17 hours the same for Endurance Fitness; there will be an effort to reduce staff during hours
18 when that is appropriate.
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20 Item 1L - Councilmember Cavegn asked about planned renovations (City Hall). Ms.
21 Cotton noted that portions of the civic complex have already been updated; this plan
22 would complete the remaining space. Ms. Cotton noted that funding for this element
23 would be through the building budget, different from the previous project.
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25 Item 3A—Pay Equity Report—City Administrator Cotton noted that the City is
26 required to submit this report under state law. The staff report includes analysis on the
27 City's pay which did determine compliance. If the council directs,the report will be
28 submitted to the state as required.
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30 Items 3B through 3E—Human Resources and Communications Manager Sawyer
31 reviewed the hiring recommendations, as explained in the written staff reports.
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33 Item 4A—Donation from Shield 616—Public Safety Director Swenson explained the
34 organization and its purpose and goals. He explained the value of the equipment that
35 would be provided through this donation if it is accepted.
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37 Item 5A—Water Tower No. 2 Reconditioning Project—City Engineer Hankee noted
38 that favorable bids were received and staff is recommending going forward with a
39 contract. She noted a question from the council on draining the tower for work and
40 explained that it will be drained for inside painting but not for the bulk of the project.
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42 Item 6A—NorthPointe Garden Estates—City Planner Larsen noted that the council
43 reviewed the project in detail at the previous work session. She will review it again but
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44 more briefly.
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46 Item 6B -2022 Street Rehabilitation Project—City Engineer Hankee noted the
47 planned project,the bids and the possible additions.
48 2. The Rookery Hiring Update—Human Resources and Communications Manager
49 Sawyer reviewed her written report.
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51 Mayor Rafferty asked staff for an update on construction activities at The Rookery. Ms.
52 Cotton noted that tile work is underway so it's a bit messy and loud right now.
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54 Councilmember Stoesz asked if the building maintenance staff will be able to work on
55 the civic complex as well. Ms. Sawyer said staff is developing a plan to address cleaning
56 needs for all facilities.
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58 Councilmember Cavegn asked about payroll; will that be combined with the City. Ms.
59 Sawyer said they are looking for assistance in that area, especially for onboarding.
60 The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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62 These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on
63 February 28, 2022.
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68 e Bartell, Ci Cler ob Rafferty, Mayor
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